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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

UF alumnus brings musical talent overseas to North Korea

By Jessica Kegu | July 25, 2012

Offenther, originally from Coral Springs Fla., graduated from UF in 2007 with a degree in philosophy. He says the city of Gainesville saved him. Offenther dove into Gainesville life in every way through involvement on campus and in Gainesville’s cultural community, something he never felt he could do in his hometown. His first DJ gig was at the now-closed bar Tim and Terry’s Music & More, where he played the type of retro music that he wanted to dance to. “I wasn’t very good but it was unpretentious and fun,” he said.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

‘Gun-Free Zones’ invite aggression

July 24, 2012

This week, I am so sickened and saddened by the cinema shooting in Aurora that it’s difficult to navigate my thoughts on the matter in a coherent fashion. Senseless acts like this boil down to something that not all psychologists and sociologists will admit exists: genuine evil.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Muschamp preparing for second year

By JOE MORGAN | July 23, 2012

HOOVER, Ala. — The second year has been a significant one for past Gators coaches.

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METRO  |  BUSINESS

Police searching for apartment complex shooter

By Chris Alcantara | July 23, 2012

Gainesville Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon at an apartment complex near Archer Road.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Robotics team places second in competition

By Joshua Minchin | July 23, 2012

Seven members of the Gator Robotics team won second place in the 15th International RoboSub Competition in San Diego with an autonomous robotic submarine.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF will charge students in Fall for currently free ADHD testing

By Andrew V. Pestano | July 23, 2012

Starting in the Fall semester, the Counseling and Wellness Center will charge students to diagnose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which used to be a free service.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Police team arrests six in pedophile operation sting

By Chris Alcantara | July 23, 2012

In a press conference Monday afternoon, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office identified Truitt, David A. Hurtt, Michael S. Smith, Dylan T. Kestel. Pierce C. Harrell and Dennis T. LaRoche, as suspects arrested by officers from ASO, and Alachua and Gainesville police departments during a five-day Internet sex sting that ended earlier that day.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

The Alligator Awards: Which Gators team was the absolute, uncontested best in 2011-12?

By JOE MORGAN | July 23, 2012

As part of The Alligator Awards recognizing the best in UF athletics during the 2011-12 season, columnists Joe Morgan and Corey McCall will debate two of the five nominees in each week’s category. Vote for the winner at alligatorSports.org.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF student car crash victim remembered by friends, family

By Erin Jester | July 23, 2012

Mallari died Friday evening after crashing her car on Interstate 75 in Pasco County.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Band rehearses last time before Olympics show

By Michael Scott Davidson | July 23, 2012

The band departed Monday for London, where they will perform Friday before the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics and other venues this week. But first, they had to face 14 hours of continual rehearsing Sunday.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Donovan nabs prized recruit Walker for top-ranked ‘13 class

July 23, 2012

Top-10 forward Chris Walker (Bonifay, Fla.) announced Sunday morning his commitment to coach Billy Donovan and Florida.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Let’s Be Honest: It’s not about hurricanes

July 23, 2012

In our editorial last week, we argued that this change could hurt the ability of the Alligator to serve the students of UF.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Romney could learn a lesson from sitcoms

July 23, 2012

Tune into a family sitcom, and I guarantee you will catch that scene at some point. It’s the job of sitcoms to portray everyday struggles and to teach us how to deal with them.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Student Senate will vote on asking UF to delay rack removal

By Samantha Shavell | July 23, 2012

UF wants to replace independently owned racks with black modular racks owned by the university.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF pediatrics remembers John J. Ross

By Kelly Price | July 23, 2012

Ross died July 17 at North Florida Regional Medical Center after he had a massive heart attack while playing tennis July 14. He was 83.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Media humanize Colorado theater shooting suspect because he is white

July 23, 2012

Several minutes after midnight on July 20, the premiere of the film began. In Aurora, Colo., moviegoers’ viewing was cut short when James Holmes, dressed in what looked like SWAT team armor, allegedly burst into a theater and let loose rounds of ammunition into the crowd.

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METRO

Bikers will compete in the final race of the Summer Mountain Bike Series Wednesday

By Jennifer Riek | July 23, 2012

The Summer Mountain Bike Series, a set of six competitions for off-season racing, offers new mountain bike riders a chance to test their skills without the complicated registration and categories of large-scale races.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

HBO show “True Blood” offensive to Muslim community

By Katherine Hahn | July 23, 2012

A character’s line about Muslims and suicide on Sunday’s episode has sparked a strong reaction from UF’s Islamic community.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Board of Trustees chairman appoints presidential search committee

By Samantha Shavell | July 19, 2012

UF Board of Trustees Chairman David Brown has appointed the search committee to find the next president of UF.

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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Local joint Civilization lunch menu shines dinner falls short

By Benjamin S. Brasch | July 18, 2012

Civilization, 1511 NW Second Street, sports localized ethnic food with a hipster ambiance.